If it were my car, I would just let it go. When you sell the car, the mileage might not even be an issue as long as you disclose the odometer does not function. Of course laws pertaining to this vary by state, so it might be a good idea to get it fixed so you can sell it later.
You know, what I was thinking is that I really just need someone to run a red light and total my car.
Yeah, I was thinking the same thing about my 1998 Civic, and then the other day, I was next to a van when the driver decided to change lanes. When it came time to avoid a collision, my instinct for self-preservation took over. When I thought about it later, I realized I wouldn’t get that much form the insurance company for the car, and I would be stuck making car payments again. The worst part is that if I went car shopping with my insurance settlement, I would never get a car that is in as good of shape (mechanically, not cosmetically) and reliable as the one I have.